The first thing you should pay attention to in the care of your beloved leather bag is to always handle it with clean hands. The skin tends to absorb oily stains, such as those left by our hands. If you find that your bag is stained, you should clean it immediately! Organic food or blood stains should be removed with chalk dust. Crush a white chalk and place the powder on the stain. Leave it overnight and the next day, wipe lightly with a clean, soft cloth. When you are not using your bag, you should store it in the case in which you purchased it. In case you don’t have a case, use a soft, cotton pillow case. So that it doesn’t lose its shape when you’re not using it, it’s a good idea to fill it with paper when storing it. CAUTION: If you have just cleaned it, make sure it is completely dry before storing! Never use alcohol, solvents such as turpentine or other chemicals to clean your leather bag as it will discolor and dry out. If your bag gets wet, use a soft microfiber cloth to absorb as much moisture as possible and then let it dry naturally. Finally, don’t neglect to “moisturize” the leather of your bag, with a special conditioner that you can get online or at a physical store, with leather accessories care products.

Suede care

To remove any water marks or “stains” from your suede bag, use a dry, soft brush to brush the stain. Do not press too hard, as you may scratch it. Stains can also be easily removed using a clean, white eraser! Again, avoid applying force, as you may “squeeze” the fibers of the bag. Stains from use or time wear can be treated with vinegar or pure alcohol. Apply a small amount to a clean cloth. Just enough to soak the cloth, without getting soaked. Gently scrub your bag. You may have to repeat the process a few times before it comes back. In addition to the above, it would be good to give your suede bag for professional cleaning at a dry cleaner every now and then. For both leather and suede bags, cosmetics, perfumes, pens, etc., should be placed in a vanity or other case before putting them in your bag, thus avoiding the creation of possible, permanent stains. The better you take care of your bags, the longer they will last!